What our students say

The MSc in Medical Genetics & Genomics was one of the best experiences ever! This program gives me the opportunity to have a taste of everything so I can find what I like. The mixture of experience including analysis of next generation sequencing and leading edge research opportunities offered by this MSc program really helped me further my career. The award winning staff team of the program are friendly, knowledgeable and dedicated. They are the best I have ever seen. I highly recommend this program to anyone who is interested.

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I found that my time in the MSc Medical Genetics and Genomics course was very rewarding and since completing the course I have started working in a molecular genetics laboratory in Nottingham, England. The MSc includes many assignments and hours of study, but all the effort you put in as a student is equally matched by the teaching staff who genuinely care about the students and their experience during the year. There is a mixture of taught, practical and group work which I found prepared me for working as part of a team in the molecular genetics laboratory. Feedback is provided on all assignments which is extremely helpful, and the staff on this course are extremely passionate about the subject which makes for a very positive learning environment. This course has enhanced my knowledge of genetics and also provided me with new and invaluable skills I did not have before many of which I will employ in my new role as a medical technical officer. In addition, it is never easy to move to a new country and all of the staff are very friendly and welcoming. They organised lunches, bowling and an away day to a Scottish castle and I would like to thank all of them for making our year in Glasgow an amazing one!

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This MSc equipped me with so much: first of all getting to know the basic important principles of human genetics, understanding how the techniques work so I would be better in explaining this to patients. Understanding that every person is different and has a unique story (not just medically and genetically) but where they come from, the history of their family and their disease...in short, every single tool given in the degree is essential to the genetic counsellor job; dealing with literature articles (knowing what's important and what is not), building presentations, being able to use proper language with clinical geneticists or molecular geneticists while using a simple clear language with the patient. Also being able to work in a team: "being a team player" is something that is very well delivered in the degree, because you need to be able to cope with many different kinds of personalities and mentalities so you need to be flexible and easy-going, in addition to remaining faithful and true to who you are. So in short, in this one hectic intensive year you study genetics but you also study "people", in other words how to be good in what you do while allowing others to shine as well.

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Since completing this Masters programme in 2014, I have begun training as part of the Scientist Training Programme (STP) in the field of Genomics. I do not believe I would have achieved this if not for this course. The course content covered scientific techniques and analysis performed daily in NHS genetics laboratories; this and the added input of registered Clinical Scientists throughout the year significantly contributed to my understanding of the diagnostic service and facilitated a smooth transition into this field of work. The staff members on the course are excellent and were always happy to provide detailed feedback on every piece of assessment, both summative and formative. This really improved my writing and overall communication skills which considerably help in my current job and university work. They also provided me with advice and support for my interview. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in medical genetics and a career in the NHS.

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I did a Masters in Medical Genetics in 2013-14 and I throughly enjoyed the experience. The Team were committed to delivering an excellent standard of teaching and trying innovative methods to keep everyone in the class interested. The class was treated like a big family and I think this was great for all of the students - home and international alike. The Team went above and beyond to make sure everyone was coping with their work during the degree and also helped us with our future career plans. I know all of my classmates would join me in thanking the Medical Genetics Teaching Team for an amazing year.

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My year as a student doing the MSc Medical Genetics at the University of Glasgow has been so fruitful. The good reputation of the University, its ranking and because I wanted a new experience in Scotland are the main reasons why I chose to study at the University of Glasgow. I think Glasgow is an amazing city and Scotland an amazing country, I have been to many cities in the UK but Scottish people are the friendliest and life here seems to be easier. The Department of Medical Genetics is one of the best in the UK and the Clinical Director of the course is internationally known. The Professors are well organised, opened up for any questions and try to help us by all means.

The programme has provided me with great amount of knowledge in the field of Medical Genetics. I experienced the research work doing a wet lab project as a part of my dissertation thesis. The project was held in the Institute of Cancer Sciences at the University of Glasgow. It tackled epigenetic mechanisms that influence the survival of cancer stem cells particularly glioblastoma multiforme, one of the most aggressive brain tumours. The project investigated new therapeutic approaches for this deadly brain tumour. The lab atmosphere was friendly and warm with many professors and students from all over the world doing their best to help others and provide good science. This opportunity gave me the chance to experience the real research world and get updated with all the new advancements in Human Genetics.

The UK is one of the leading countries in scientific research and UK Universities are always in the top 100 in the world. My colleagues were really friendly and we got along from the start. My MSc will help me apply for a PhD if I want to work in the research field in the future.

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This course provides the ideal platform for anyone looking to go in to diagnostic genetics, especially

within the NHS. The practical and theoretical knowledge and skills I gained during my time on the MSc was perfect for my role as an NHS genetic technologist, particularly when it came to report writing using nomenclature including ISCN. I built on my skills from this course in combination with my GT experience and have now secured a place on the Scientist Training Programme in Newcastle. I firmly believe that the course content, laboratory experience and incredibly nurturing and dedicated staff on this MSc helped me achieve my dream job.

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Excellent course in an excellent institute, really enjoyed studying here where you can escalate your knowledge and experience. The course has been a great experience and the lecturers are great that taught us here. They are always ready to assist us in our study. They give and share their knowledge and experience, fact that helped me to find my current job.

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Every single member of this remarkable team are completely commited to ensuring the best possible experience for all their students, from the day they walk into the department, beyond graduation with MSc Medical Genetics and throughout their careers. The time, encouragement and support given to the students from the staff whether in a PBL, tutorial, personal development meeting, via email or just over a cup of tea in the office is extraordinary. This is of particular importance to international students, as they perhaps don’t have as much contact with their families as they would like when in Glasgow. I am sure that the friendships I have made with the MSc staff will last for many more years to come.

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I enjoyed every aspect of the course from day one until my viva, all thanks to a remarkably dedicated team. They’ve got it all covered; from welcoming new students, delivering super interesting lectures, arranging multiple de-stress outings, even introducing us to the Scottish cuisine! I was personally inspired by how our course was structured and delivered by the entire team.

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The MSc Medical Genetics in Glasgow is a fantastic course with excellent teaching and amazingly supportive staff. The modules covered are fascinating, challenging and give you fantastic experience for the future and open up so many possibilities. The combination of lectures, small group tutorials and group projects gives you both a thorough understanding of complex topics but also the enjoyment of working with students from across the world. The teamwork on the course with fellow students and staff was the most memorable aspect for me and the detail staff give you in feedback is brilliant. I was an adult medicine hospital doctor before doing the course in 2012 and now am a Specialist Registrar in Clinical Genetics at Queen Elizabeth Hopsital Glasgow. The MSc made me a better doctor in terms of ability for research skills and problem solving and allowed me to enter into my chosen specialty with invaluable knowledge of genetic disorders, technologies and diagnostics. Note: MSc in Clinical Genetics is now also available, which is delivered by the same teaching team as the MSc in Medical Genetics & Genomics.

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I’m still benefiting from the practice in gathering information and writing I had on this course, particularly for my dissertation. I have also been able to apply what I learned as I am now doing a partly bioinformatics based project which I would never even have thought of doing if I hadn’t done this MSc. I think the format of the course with lots of short reports and the PBLs (stressful thought they are!) was excellent really helped me to engage with the content.  I'm so glad I did the MSc, it’s such a great course.

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I had a great time during the MSc course where I gained a great deal of knowledge on medical genetics and working within a healthcare organsation, and I also made lifelong friends. The MSc course developed many different skills and has helped me develop knowledge related to a career in healthcare science.

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The MSc course in Glasgow University has enriched my skills in presentation, critical thinking and many other skills enormously. I went through a lot during my year of study that affected me mentally and emotionally, but without all the amazing warm support from all of the staff, I wouldn't achieve my degree.  The course was awesome and the amount of knowledge (genetics, academic writing, communication, interpretation and more) I gained from the MSc was outstanding. The Medical Genetics staff are amazing people and very supportive.

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I think that the MSc made me be almost perfectly ready (knowing all the needed theory) in order to work in a genetic laboratory. Although I believed that before finding the job, from when I started working I understood that this was the true and I was really glad for all those hours I spent studying for the course!

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The MSc in Medical Genetics was an incredible learning journey. The course is based on Problem based learning which motivate students to use and improve their critical thinking skills. The amount and structure of coursework positively support my current path toward a PhD degree. Faculty and staff are very extra supportive and will provide a tailored support to each student.

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The MSc Medical Genetics was probably the best academic year of my life. The course is very well taught, with the combination of lectures, laboratory sessions and problem sessions providing me with a good basis for further study at PhD level investigating genetics of endocrine hypertension at the University of Glasgow. Furthermore, my fellow students are now extremely useful contacts in various specialties over the world and some are now very good friends. The course has very close links with the Glasgow diagnostic laboratory, which have proved invaluable in me attaining my current post as a trainee clinical scientist in genetics.

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